From The Editor

To call Roger Federer’s summer ‘amazing’ might be a bit of an understatement. In two short months, the Swiss maestro completed the career Grand Slam, reclaimed the Wimbledon crown and World No. 1 ranking, became the all-time Grand Slam titles leader, and welcomed two beautiful baby girls with wife Mirka. It’s hard to imagine that Federer, who chases a record-tying sixth straight US Open title this fortnight, endured his share of frustration and heartbreak just months earlier.

Agonising losses, misfortunes and missteps are all a part of sport, but the ability to persevere often sets the best apart. In this issue of DEUCE, we feature Andy Roddick, Tommy Haas and Israeli Davis Cup hero Dudi Sela – players who have all shown such resilience in recent months – and profile Max Mirnyi and Andy Ram, a lethal new pairing wrought by unfortunate circumstance.

On a different note, be sure to take a trip down memory lane with Rod Laver as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of his Open Era Grand Slam, and don’t forget to keep your eyes open for the endless parade of celebrities at Flushing Meadows. As Justin Gimelstob notes, there will be plenty!

In This Issue

Tommy Haas has endured more setbacks than fathomable, but still counts himself among the lucky. Is the heart and resilience he displayed at Roland Garros and Wimbledon a sign that the best is yet to come as he starts his ‘third career’ at 31 years of age?

Twelve months ago Andy Ram and Max Mirnyi were both in the right place at the right time. Brought together through misfortune, the duo was quick to establish itself as a top team and is now close to qualifying for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in November.

All roads lead to London following the US Open as the race heats up to qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and home favourite Andy Murray have already secured their places. But who will join them?

Three ATP World Tour veterans - Lleyton Hewitt, Tommy Haas and Juan Carlos Ferrero - talk about their resurgence in form this season and their motivation for continuing on. Video courtesy of TennisTV.com. Watch Live Matches